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Advance your skills to tackle the critical challenges of child protection with this Child Advocacy Studies microcredential, based on the nationally recognized Zero Abuse Project’s CAST curriculum. This program equips individuals in front-line professions and those who interact regularly with children through their adult work-such as education, healthcare, social services, and law enforcement-with essential skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent child maltreatment. You will gain practical knowledge and essential skills needed to ensure the safety and well-being of children, while also learning about child protection laws, policies, and ethics, empowering you to make informed decisions and positive change. Successful completion of this microcredential adds specialized skills for current professionals working in education, healthcare, social services, law enforcement. It can also be a value-add for those looking to begin careers in these fields to help your resume stand apart from that of other applicants.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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